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Indian Wells - Miramonte Resort near Palm Springs - 2 hours from Los Angeles
Anaheim - Grand Legacy at the Park, a California Vacation Idea for Families
Sausalito - Cavallo Point
Claremont Club & Spa
El Capitan Canyon - 1 hour 45 minutes North of LA
The Philo Apple Farm
The Oasis at Death Valley - 4 hours 30 minutes from Los Angeles
Montage Resort in Laguna Beach
La Costa Resort and Spa - 1 hours 30 minutes from LA
Safari West - 1 hour 10 minutes from San Francisco
The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
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Hilton Checkers LA, CA with Kids
Bahia Hotel, San Diego
Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite - 3 hours 20 minutes East of San Francisco
Hyatt Regency Monterey on Del Monte Golf Course
Fairmont San Francisco
Surfer Beach Hotel
The Fairmont Miramar
Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, California
El Cordova Hotel
Family Fun at Legoland Hotel in California - 1 hours 30 minutes South of LA
- Whether you want to play by the pool, have fun on the beaches, or explore a new town, California offers an impressive range of vacation ideas.
- Popular family-friendly destinations include Laguna Beach, Carlsbad, San Diego, and San Francisco.
- Plan your California vacation and visit museums, have fun at a theme park, or go on an adventure.
- Stay at one of the best family resorts for an unforgettable experience.
- Browse Northern and Southern California vacation ideas to find your perfect getaway.
| San Francisco, CA To | Driving Time |
| Yosemite National Park | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| The Town of Napa | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| From Los Angeles, CA To | Driving Time |
| Indian Wells, CA | 2 hours |
| Carlsbad, CA | 1 hours 30 minutes |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Death Valley National Park | 4 hours 30 minutes |
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